(JollofNews) – The Islamic Dawah Organisation has launched 32 humanitarian projects in the Gambia funded by Qatari philanthropists at a total cost of 1.3 million Qatari riyal. The implementation of these projects is part of the organisation’s plans for 2016 in 42 African countries. Director General of Qatar’s office of[Read More…]
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Frankly Speaking With Andrew Mendy: Does The Gambia Need Sharia Law?
(JollofNews) – Following President Yahya Jammeh’s recent declaration at the state opening of the National Assembly that legislation would be tabled before lawmakers to ‘commence the process of the implementation’ of Islamic law (Sharia), the debate about whether the Gambia needs to be an Islamic Republic or embrace Sharia law[Read More…]
Muslim States To Work Closely To Fight Terrorism
(JollofNews) – Muslim countries have agreed to work together more closely to fight terrorism and other crimes and will establish an Istanbul-based centre for greater police cooperation, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday. Leaders from the Muslim world are attending a summit in Istanbul this week of the Organisation of[Read More…]